Author: Joe Viechnicki, KFSK

Petersburg’s borough assembly is meeting to consider an additional property tax increase on July 4th in response to the governor’s line item veto of school project debt reimbursement. The Independence Day holiday is the only option for getting enough assembly members to attend a meeting early this month.

Governor Mike Dunleavy’s vetoed half of the state’s contribution towards debt service for school projects. Local governments will likely dip into reserves, or raise taxes, to make up for the nearly $49 million shortfall.

The commercial salmon trolling season for king salmon in Southeast Alaska opens Monday, July 1 and is expected to last around six or seven days.

An exhibit of paintings, photos, sculpture and paper art celebrating Pride Month opens in Petersburg tonight at the Clausen Museum.